Amazon Web Services employees working as Software Development Engineer II in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 67 ratings. This is 2% lower than the average of Software Development Engineer II professionals at Amazon Web Services worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer II ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £54,758 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer II at Amazon Web Services is £160,184 per year or £77 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £224,235 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £136,199 (25th percentile) and £191,536 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 40 salaries submitted by Amazon Web Services Software Development Engineer II professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.